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EJ53 YKE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 104,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,099 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 101,092 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox, giving support to engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 100,894 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 100,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,420 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis & underbody components rusting

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak from sump area

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,934 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,934 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heat shield of exhaust rattling

interior mirror not on windscreen - on seat

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre treads getting low

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,834 miles

heat shield of exhaust rattling

interior mirror not on windscreen - on seat

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre treads getting low

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,993 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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EJ53 YKE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 YKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ53 YKE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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